Lesson 4: Performing snail and mouse

Invite the children to sit in their own space, in a large circle or horseshoe.

Explain to the children that they will hear some audio clips. If they hear a speaking voice then they stay seated; if they hear a singing voice then they stand up. Press the six audio buttons in turn and use the activity to recap learning from the previous lesson.

Audio 1:

Audio 2:

Audio 3:

Audio 4:

Audio 5:

Audio 6:

Ask the children to sit down. Replay the audio clips and ask the children which voice is used in each clip (Audio 1 - singing, Audio 2 - speaking, Audio 3 - speaking, Audio 4 - singing, Audio 5 - singing, Audio 6 - speaking).

Explain to the children that they will hear another audio and they have to stand up if it is a singing voice or remain seated if it is a speaking voice.

Play the Audio: Snail and mouse song.

(All children should be encouraged to stand up as it uses a singing voice).